Biotechnologies. Based on the definition of “biotechnology” in Article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the term “agricultural biotechnologies” encompasses a suite of technologies from low-tech ones such as artificial insemination, fermentation techniques, biofertilizers and nuclear techniques, to high-tech ones involving advanced DNA-based methodologies (including genetic modification, i.e. GM, genomic selection, whole genome sequencing and gene editing) and multi-omics technologies. They have wide-ranging uses and possibilities including, inter alia, crops adapted to biotic and abiotic stresses, nutritionally enhanced and longer lasting foods with reduced losses, reduction of allergens, foodborne disease detection, food safety surveillance, monitoring of genetic diversity and biodiversity, phytoremediation and improved soil health, efficient use of nutrients in feed by animals, rapid diagnosis of diseases and development of vaccines.